SUBFRAME, Lowering

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
Tensioning Straps: T10038
Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931
Locating Pins: T40327
Elbow Assembly Tool: T10118

Procedure

NOTE:

During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wire.

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-- Loosen the nut -1- several turns, and free up and disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the nut -4- and free up the ground wire.

-- Free up the wires to the steering gear.

-- Equipment versions with electro-hydraulic engine mount: Disconnect the left and right connector -2- for the electrohydraulic engine mount solenoid valve.

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-- Equipment versions with support bearing: Remove the left and right bolt -1- for the support bearing.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with a 2.0L TFSI engine.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and free up the bracket -1- with the wiring harness.

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrow- for the subframe shield.

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-- Remove the left and right nut -3- and the bolt -1- for the coupling rod -2-.

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and then push together. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right drive axle from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Equipment versions with electronic damping: Disconnect the left and right connector -3- for the level control system sensor and free up the wire.

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

-- Equipment versions with SCR system: Free up the SCR delivery line -1- on the subframe.

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -2- and lower the subframe with the : VAS6931 .

NOTE:

Make sure there is enough clearance for the wires when lowering the subframe.

If required for other procedures, tie up the subframe to the body with : T10038 and remove the : VAS6931 .

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Remove the : T40327 . Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Install the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten the threaded connections for the suspension when the vehicle is in curb weight position.

-- Lift the wheel bearing in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

If the vehicle will be driving on the streets, all bolts and nuts must be tightened properly according to the guidelines.

-- Connections and wire routing. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

Tightening Specifications